Attorney-Family Law

About Hiscock Legal Aid

Hiscock Legal Aid (HLA), founded in 1949, is a non‑profit agency located in Syracuse, New York. Committed to promoting equal justice under the law, HLA is a primary provider of legal services for low‑income individuals in Central New York. Learn more about our mission law.org.

HLA seeks both experienced and newly or soon‑to‑be licensed attorneys to join our family law practice in either our Family Court Program or Civil Program. Both programs represent adults in custody and visitation, family offense, and support and paternity cases in Onondaga County courts. The Family Court Program also represents adults in abuse and neglect cases while the Civil Program handles divorce and matrimonial matters.

We do not represent children. We provide compassionate, client‑centered legal services and guide clients through some of life’s most challenging moments with professionalism and care. Our attorneys are collaborative and supportive and enjoy strong supervision, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. A dedicated team of Law Assistants provides administrative support. Come do great work with great people!

Base salary of $81,000 to $105,000 annually for all attorneys admitted to New York Bar depending on candidate qualifications and experience, and lawyers in the Family Court Program receive an additional $5,000 annual stipend in addition to their base salary. Law graduates awaiting admission to the Bar and eligible for a practice order start at $71,000 annually and receive a $10,000 salary increase upon admission.

Excellent fringe benefits include generous paid vacation, sick, personal, and hourly leave totaling more than 30 days per year; minimum of 14 paid holidays per year; health, dental, life, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; reduced membership to the YMCA of CNY; $100 monthly parking/transportation stipend; reimbursement for bi‑annual attorney registration and other professional fees; and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Enjoy standard office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, and from Memorial Day until Labor Day staff can frequently take advantage of summer hours and leave at 4:00 pm.

Apply now by submitting a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Gregory W. Dewan, Esq., Executive Director, at hiring.

Hiscock Legal Aid is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply.

Admission in good standing to the New York Bar, or eligibility for admission no later than January 2027. Strong courtroom presence and litigation skills. Both written and oral advocacy skills. Commitment to helping people in need and client‑centered representation. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. Diverse economic, social, and/or cultural experiences, with other language proficiency preferred. A sense of humor is strongly appreciated.